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Senior Frontend Engineer

Updated on 08/03/2023

  |   Multiple Positions Available

Job Description

The Senior Frontend Engineer is responsible for creating and maintaining software that is used by internal or external customers of Inductive Automation, LLC. They participate in all phases of product development, including design, specification, implementation, testing, building, deployment, documentation, support, and maintenance. This role may be required to interact with customers to troubleshoot products or obtain requirements. Remote, hybrid and on-site opportunities are available for this role.

About Us

Who are we?

Champions for industrial automation innovation and driven by a mission statement to empower our customers to swiftly turn great ideas into reality by removing all technological and economic obstacles, we create and deliver solutions that relieve pain points, bring efficiency to operations and optimize integration.

Why Choose Inductive Automation?

Our passion goes beyond customers. We celebrate your personal and professional milestones, and we support our teams with meaningful work in a collaborative environment.

We find that great work-life balance inspires teams to do their best work and empowers people to live their best lives. That's why diversity, fun, and flexibility are ingrained into our work culture.

Good people can make a difference from anywhere, so Inductive Automation facilitates remote work flexibility from most locations in the U.S. We’ll provide you with the exciting work and high-quality computer equipment, and leave the "where" part up to you.

We honor 40-hour work weeks mindful of your local time. Plus, we keep you connected and engaged with virtual social events and professional development time baked into the schedule.

About the Role

The Senior Frontend Engineer's skills, qualifications, and responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

  • Independently responsible for the entire lifecycle of projects or features including engineering design, development, and deployment
  • Improving code structure and architecture in service of testability and maintainability
  • Writing, co-writing, and reviewing design documentation
  • Maintaining high proficiency in one or more technical areas
  • Prioritizing and valuing unowned or undesirable work that enables the team to move faster
  • Ensuring work meets quality standard
  • Working with their team and adjacent teams to solve problems
  • Escalating problems that have wider scope
  • Assisting and teaching other engineers on an individual basis
  • Completing thoughtful and constructive code reviews in a timely manner
  • Responsible for one or more product areas or other IC leadership role (Product Lead, Scrum Master)
  • [Product Lead] Understanding, vetting, and prioritizing all incoming defects and feature requests having to do with their product area, as well as taking an active role in the future big-picture planning.
  • [Product Lead] Participating in the Product Lead Council to collaborate with various stakeholders interested in their product area. Making decisions and acting as a subject matter expert for their respective product area.
  • [Product Lead] Authoring requests for comments (RFCs) for significant new product features or changes and working with stakeholders and the software engineering team to issue a final specification document upon ticket completion

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 4-8+ years of software engineering or software development experience, preferably in a related field
  • A comprehensive understanding of computer science concepts and ability to apply expertise in object-oriented design, multi-threaded architecture, data structures, algorithms, and cybersecurity
  • Hands-on programming experience using relevant languages (Javascript and/or Typescript)
  • Experience using relevant tool suites. (IntelliJ or equivalent, Git, Webpack)
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Passionate about building applications that delight users
  • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience working on a team using agile methodologies

Benefits and Perks

  • 100% Covered Health Care: Don’t pay a dime for your medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Remote Flexibility: Work from home, in our beautiful office, or a combination of both. It’s up to you
  • Work/Life Balance: Create a work schedule that fits your needs and your local time zone
  • Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • 401k with Match: Save for the future with our company-matching 401k program
  • World-Class Headquarters: While on-site, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, then challenge a friend to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball

Pay

Based on the Sacramento region, the new hires minimum and maximum target salary for this role is $135k - $178k.

Inductive Automation’s ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibility. Although it is not typical for an individual to start at the top end of the range for the position, compensation decisions are dependent on: the facts and circumstances of each case, work location, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs.

At this time, we are unable to offer employment for individuals located outside of the United States and/or those who require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status). We know you've got a lot of options when seeking an employer where your skills and talents will shine, so we really appreciate that you considered us.

Inductive Automation, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability. Verification of US employment eligibility required.


Discover the Perks

Be Healthy

Be Healthy

It’s simple: We pay 100% of your employee health plan—medical, dental and vision.

Find Your Balance

Find Your Balance

We want everyone to have a healthy work/life balance – that's why you get paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

Stay Hydrated

Stay Hydrated

Our kitchen is always fully stocked with water, coffee, tea, soda, and every flavor of La Croix you can imagine.

Flex Your Time

Use flextime to make a schedule that fits your needs.

Start with Fresh Fruit Monday

Start with Fresh Fruit Monday

Get a healthy start to your week by grabbing a piece of fruit in the cafe.

End with Snack Friday

End with Snack Friday

We won’t send you into the weekend hungry, grab a snack in the cafe every Friday afternoon.

Get Comfy

Get Comfy

From standing desks to collaborative alcoves, find your ideal workspace.

Escape Your Workspace

Escape Your Workspace

Challenge a friend to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard or foosball.

Explore California

Explore California

Every Spring you'll get a Golden Poppy Pass to explore the outdoors and discover 100+ destination parks.

Take in the View

Take in the View

Our new building is located on Lake Natoma in Folsom.

Go for a Ride

Go for a Ride

Grab an IA bike and hit the American River Parkway—it’s just a few feet from our backdoor.